##  [Plural compounds: Not so straightforward](/en/quiz/plural-compounds-not-so-straightforward-eng)

Forming the plurals of compounds can be tricky, because the plural inflection (for example, **-s**, **-es**, **-ies**) doesn't always go at the end of the compound word. Test your knowledge of plural compounds by taking the quiz below. Remember that if you're really stumped, you can always check the dictionary!

1. A list of Canada’s current and former ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) is available on the Parliament of Canada website.poets laureate

poet laureates

2. A few ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) were escorted from the accident site when the ambulances arrived.hangers-on

hanger-ons

3. The gang members have had several ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) with the police lately.runs-in

run-ins

4. Nelson has quite an impressive collection of vintage ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).jack-in-the-boxes

jacks-in-the-box

5. In the Prime Minister’s Office, ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) are sometimes simply called "**chiefs**."chiefs of staff

chief of staffs

6. The university will look into why so few ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) are pursuing postgraduate studies.woman engineers

women engineers

7. With every purchase of an ergonomic mouse, you'll receive two free ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).mice pads

mouse pads

8. In the last Canada Day Challenge, the Department of Canadian Heritage published the names of the ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).runner-ups

runners-up

9. Their ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) enjoyed the guided tour of Parliament.mothers-in-law

mother-in-laws

10. The ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) decided to hold a last-minute meeting.higher-ups

highers-up